Data Security Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Data Security Policy describes the security measures BlockSecOps implements to protect your data.

1. Security Principles

1.1 Defense in Depth

We implement multiple layers of security controls to protect data at every level of our infrastructure.

1.2 Least Privilege

Access to data and systems is restricted to the minimum necessary for each role.

1.3 Security by Design

Security is integrated into every stage of our development and operations processes.

1.4 Continuous Improvement

We regularly assess and improve our security posture based on evolving threats and best practices.

2. Data Encryption

2.1 Encryption at Rest

All stored data is encrypted:

Algorithm: AES-256
Key Management: Regularly rotated keys
Scope: All databases, backups, and file storage

2.2 Encryption in Transit

All data in motion is encrypted:

Protocol: TLS 1.3
Cipher Suites: Strong, modern ciphers only
Certificate: Valid, trusted certificates

2.3 Customer-Managed Keys (Enterprise)

Enterprise customers can:

Bring their own encryption keys (BYOK)
Use HSM-backed key management
Maintain complete key custody

3. Access Control

3.1 Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) available
SSO integration (SAML 2.0, OIDC)
Strong password requirements
Session timeout controls

3.2 Authorization

Role-based access control (RBAC)
Granular permissions per resource
Principle of least privilege
Regular access reviews

3.3 Administrative Access

Just-in-time access for operations
Multi-person approval for sensitive actions
All access logged and audited
Background checks for personnel

4. Infrastructure Security

4.1 Cloud Security

Hosted on SOC 2 compliant cloud providers
Virtual private cloud (VPC) isolation
Network segmentation
DDoS protection

4.2 Network Security

Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Intrusion detection systems
Network traffic monitoring
Regular penetration testing

4.3 Server Security

Hardened operating systems
Automated security patching
Immutable infrastructure
Container isolation

5. Application Security

5.1 Secure Development

Secure coding standards
Code review requirements
Static analysis scanning
Dependency vulnerability scanning

5.2 Vulnerability Management

Regular security assessments
Bug bounty program
Responsible disclosure process
Timely patch deployment

5.3 Change Management

Version-controlled deployments
Staging environment testing
Rollback capabilities
Change audit trails

6. Data Protection

6.1 Data Classification

We classify data by sensitivity:

Public: Marketing materials
Internal: Operational data
Confidential: User data, contracts
Restricted: Credentials, keys

6.2 Data Handling

Confidential data encrypted everywhere
No sensitive data in logs
Secure data destruction
Data anonymization where possible

6.3 Backup and Recovery

Regular automated backups
Encrypted backup storage
Tested recovery procedures
Geographic redundancy (Enterprise)

7. Incident Response

7.1 Detection

24/7 security monitoring
Automated threat detection
Anomaly alerting
User activity monitoring

7.2 Response Process

Detection: Identify potential incident
Containment: Limit impact
Investigation: Determine scope and cause
Remediation: Fix vulnerabilities
Recovery: Restore normal operations
Post-Incident: Learn and improve

7.3 Notification

Customers notified within 72 hours of confirmed breach
Regulatory authorities notified as required
Ongoing updates during incidents
Post-incident reports provided

8. Compliance

8.1 Certifications

SOC 2 Type II
Annual third-party audits
Penetration testing reports available (under NDA)

8.2 Regulatory Compliance

GDPR (European data protection)
CCPA (California privacy)
Industry-specific requirements on request

8.3 Compliance Reports

Enterprise customers can request:

SOC 2 reports
Penetration test summaries
Compliance attestations
Security questionnaire responses

9. Physical Security

9.1 Data Centers

Our cloud providers maintain:

24/7 security personnel
Biometric access controls
Video surveillance
Environmental controls

9.2 Offices

BlockSecOps offices feature:

Access control systems
Visitor management
Clean desk policies
Secure document disposal

10. Personnel Security

10.1 Hiring

Background checks for all employees
Reference verification
Security awareness training
Confidentiality agreements

10.2 Ongoing

Annual security training
Phishing simulations
Access reviews
Exit procedures for departing employees

10.3 Third Parties

Vendors and contractors must:

Sign security agreements
Meet our security standards
Undergo security assessment
Limited, monitored access

11. Your Responsibilities

11.1 Account Security

You should:

Use strong, unique passwords
Enable multi-factor authentication
Protect your API keys
Review account activity regularly

11.2 Data Security